My Alpharetta Best Of 2025
After hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes, we reveal the businesses you chose as
Hood Winks
Play Street Museum
Play Street Museum goes beyond the average play place. Kiddos can explore big city living
Boarding Pass Coffee
Experience farm-to-cup coffee unlike any other! With its unique aviation theme and globally inspired brews,
Kevin Nealon at the Helium Comedy Club
Add a little comedy to your next date night and don’t miss Kevin Nealon live
Food Faves
Superica
When the craving for Tex-Mex calls, head to Ford Fry’s Superica at Avalon. For an
Foundation Social Eatery
When Foundation Social Eatery chef and owner Mel Toledo relocated his modern American restaurant from
Hen Mother Cookhouse
After building a loyal following for brunch at its Johns Creek location, Hen Mother Cookhouse
Health & Happiness
Relieve Your Seasonal Allergies with Allergy Drops
Seasonal suffering may soon be a thing of the past. Allergy drops, which are applied once-a-day beneath the tongue, are
2020 Best Place for Natural Looking Botox
Congratulations to Dermatology Center of Atlanta for being named 2020’s Best Place for Natural-Looking Botox by Best
Enjoy Some “Me-Time”
Nothing melts the stresses of the day away like a nice hot bath. Light a few
Transform Your Luscious Locks
Over your quarantine-do? Check in to Aria Salon Spa at its new location in Downtown Alpharetta
Home & Garden
Etowah Group Helps Bring Your Outdoor Living Dreams to Life
The pros at Etowah Group work with you each step of the way to
Maximize Your Closet Space
“My design maximized every square inch of this closet,” designer Scott Barnes explains. He “went all”
Improve your Health with Easy Carpet Cleaning
Congratulations to Citrus Fresh Carpet Cleaning for being voted My Home Improvement’s (sister publication to My
The 2021 Pantone Color of the Year
Global color authority Pantone® has released their 2021 Color of the Year, and surprise, they couldn’t pick just
Family
Big Creek Greenway
Next time you’re exploring the Big Creek Greenway, you might just encounter a gaggle of
Mustang News Team Takes Home National Award
Congratulations to The Mustang News Team at Fulton Science Academy. The group earned 5th place in
Help Your Child Find Their Inner Artist
Encourage your kiddo to unleash their inner creativity with online art lessons from Othels Art. Under
Sprinkle on Fun with DIY Cookie Kits
Have some fun in the kitchen courtesy of DIY Cookie Kits from It’s a Sweet
Good in The Hood
Arts Alpharetta
Arts Alpharetta is a nonprofit that is committed to evolving the cultural landscape of Alpharetta
Polar Bear Plunge
Every year, the Alpharetta Rotary Foundation encourages locals to start “freezin’ for a reason” at
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue is an organization focused on saving unwanted, abandoned, abused and
ShamRockin’ For a Cure
On Mar. 15, don your best green apparel and join in on Alpharetta’s favorite St.
Meet Your Neighbors
Soraya Khoury: Chef • Perfectionist • Avocado Toast Innovator
By Jennifer Colosimo When you catch a glimpse of Soraya Khoury, she’s usually in her
Grassroots Growth
Nearly 40 years in business allow the family-led team behind Miller Landscape to combine expertise
The Flavor of Family
Good meals, good neighbors and even better causes By Jennifer Colosimo One foot inside the
Aaron Phillips: Child Advocate, James-Beard Award Nominee and Restaurateur
Aaron Phillips is one of the chef-partners behind West Midtown’s Humble Pie and the intimate
Events
Open Mic Night
2ND TUESDAYS
Open Mic Night
Alpharetta Branch Library
6-7:30pm
Free
Everyone is invited to show up, go up and perform 5-7 minutes on stage, be it poetry, comedy, puppetry and more. All ages are welcome.
The Little Princess
MAR. 14-30
The Little Princess
ACT1 MainStage
Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30pm;
Sunday, 2:30pm
$20-$25
In this heartfelt, faithful adaptation of the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, one girl’s goodwill and courage show what being a princess truly means.
Mardis Gras at Avalon
MAR. 4
Mardis Gras at Avalon
5-8pm
Free
“Let your Mardis Gras colors fly” during this New Orleans-style block party featuring authentic cocktails, food and live entertainment.
Galentine’s Day at Avalon
FEB. 13
Galentine’s Day at Avalon
5-8pm
Prices vary
Grab the girls and celebrate with an evening of fun drinks, creative bites, shopping specials and more.
Shiloh Rules
FEB. 7-16
Shiloh Rules
Black Box Theater
Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30pm;
Sunday, 2:30pm
$18-$20
ACT1 Theatre presents “Shiloh Rules,” a play about a Union nurse and a Confederate refugee who meet on the Shiloh battlefield to compete for the title of Best Female Reenactor of the Year.
HWELL Galantines Run/Walk 5K
FEB. 2
HWELL Galantines Run/Walk 5K
8:30am
Bring the whole family for a sweet way to celebrate the ones you love. The race starts and ends in The Grove.
Avalon on Ice
DAILY THROUGH JAN. 20
Avalon on Ice
400 Avalon Blvd.
Monday-Friday, 3-10pm;
Saturday, 10am-10pm and
Sunday, noon-7pm
General Admission, $18:
Children Under 9, $14
The Plaza’s Rockefeller-inspired ice-skating rink is here for a few more weeks. Book reservations in advance to ensure a time slot. Walk-ups are also welcome, if space allows.
